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re: Nintendo Switch Announces 17 Games
Posted on 3/1/17 at 5:21 am to GeauxAggie972
Posted on 3/1/17 at 5:21 am to GeauxAggie972
Anyway, back on topic.
Anyone else interested in Master Blaster Zero? I loved the original, even though it was hard as hell. I'll definitely buy Overcooked!
Anyone else interested in Master Blaster Zero? I loved the original, even though it was hard as hell. I'll definitely buy Overcooked!
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Posted on 3/1/17 at 7:43 am to TomyDingo
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Anyone else interested in Master Blaster Zero? I loved the original, even though it was hard as hell.
Waiting to see more. I like the retro feel, but if that's all it is, I'm kind of meh on it.
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I'll definitely buy Overcooked!
Overcooked is easily a release purchase. Exactly what the Switch needs.
I am disappointed that they couldn't work out Rocket League yet.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 7:46 am to Freauxzen
Rocket league would be yuuugggeee
Posted on 3/1/17 at 7:48 am to Freauxzen
To what we were talking about earlier, president of the company has confirmed they WILL be releasing a 3DS successor.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 7:53 am to jefforize
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The switch version of Botw will offer:
Higher resolution in tv mode
Faster loading
Improved audio.
Any metrics on those? 1080 instead of 720? How much faster loading? Improved audio, wtf does that even mean
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For those of us who don't care about those points and don't want to hunt down a switch and pay +300 bucks and who already own a wii u... the decision is easy
Ya, I'll happily play Botw on Wii U. A few previews have mentioned that the inventory was CLEARLY designed for a 2-screen setup and that it sucks arse doing inventory management on the switch.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 7:54 am to OMLandshark
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It is really as if they just played a royal flush and said to Sony/Microsoft "try to top this, bitch."
come on man Posted on 3/1/17 at 8:00 am to CBandits82
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To what we were talking about earlier, president of the company has confirmed they WILL be releasing a 3DS successor.
Still don't believe him. If the Switch is middling or fails, sure.
If it's a big success, no way. They'd cannibalize sales. Nintendo has done dumber things, so I guess I wouldn't be surprised.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 8:01 am to Carson123987
Can't believe I missed that one. Holy crap
Sony and Microsoft probably couldn't give two shits about the Switch. Most current 3rd party games are going to avoid it anyways.
Sony and Microsoft probably couldn't give two shits about the Switch. Most current 3rd party games are going to avoid it anyways.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 8:18 am to sicboy
Switch review from Bakalar, the other guy from cnet
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What's good about the Switch
-Versatility: The novelty that comes with taking the console on the go has not worn off on me yet. So far it's been a mostly flawless experience. Switching is great.
-The operating system: While there's not much to it, the Switch's OS is zippy, clean and lets you resume gameplay from sleep mode in seconds. Even a full powering on takes no time at all.
-Local multiplayer: While we weren't able to test it because no current games support it, the Switch allows for up to eight tablets to be locally connected for multiplayer.
-Screen capturing: A dedicated capture button on the left Joy-Con takes a screenshot of whatever you see onscreen. It works just as you'd want it to -- quickly and easily. As of now there doesn't seem to be option for recording video though.
-Amiibos: Those adorable toy-to-life figures are still a thing for the Switch, so if you spent money on them the last few years, you're in luck.
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The Switch's problems
-Game library: Beyond Zelda, it's a bit of a desert. That will be the case at least until midyear or so.
-Online play and Virtual Console are both MIA at launch.
-Left Joy-Con desync: There's definitely something going on with the left Joy-Con. While I've only had it desync once, it's acted up half a dozen times, whether it be erratic behavior or a dropout. Hopefully, this is something that can be patched.
-Screen size: When using it as a handheld device the Switch's screen is fine, but as a tabletop display it's another story. Because of its small text, it's tough to play Zelda from any farther than around two feet away. Other games might be more lenient about distance, but a group crowding around a screen to play doesn't seem as practical.
-The kickstand: The plastic flap that hides the Switch's microSD slot is also its kickstand. Unfortunately it's very flimsy and doesn't instill much confidence. At the very least I wish there was another one on the other side of the screen for balance. If it's on a hard, flat surface it won't just topple over for no reason, but getting it to sit right the first time isn't as easy as you'd think. Bumping into the table it's resting on could make it fall over, and I'd imagine some airplane turbulence might knock it down. Don't expect the stability of the sort of full-width stand you get with a Microsoft Surface or an iPad case.
-No wireless audio: You can pretty much count out any kind of wireless audio solution for the Switch. Other consoles have made this a baseline feature, but don't expect to see it on the Switch.
-"HD Rumble:" Nintendo might be overpromising with the vibration feedback in the Joy-Con controllers. It's tough to sniff out why it's so much better because right now it just feels weaker than other controllers out there. Maybe this will change.
-Outdoor use: Sure, you can take the Switch with you anywhere, but the screen is really tough to see outdoors, especially anywhere it's sunny.
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Should anyone buy the Switch now?
Unless you absolutely need to have the latest and greatest hardware on day one, you should hold off buying a Switch. If you're a die-hard Zelda fan and have to play Breath of the Wild right away, just be aware you're going to be shelling out $360 (or £279.99 in the UK and $469.95 in Australia) to do just that. Make that $430 if you want the best controller for it. Wii U owners, however, should keep in mind that the game is also hitting that console the same day.
There's a lot that's up in the air regarding the Switch's future. Anything can happen. A purchase right now is definitely a gamble. First wait and see how the online functionality rolls out. E3 is less than four months away too, so hopefully there's more clarity about the Switch's roadmap.
By the time Super Mario Odyssey releases (it's planned for this holiday season), we'll know much more about what's in store for Nintendo's new platform. Because between now and then, there are not many signs that this console is a must-have.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 9:42 am to OMLandshark
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eally, a console you can take anywhere and configure however you want? Graphics aren't even in the debate with how much the Switch can do. It is really as if they just played a royal flush and said to Sony/Microsoft "try to top this, bitch."
Anyone who travels frequently for a living is salivating over this thing. It is most practical console ever made. It's going to kill it. I bet it outsells the Wii if the line up is good enough.
I can only comment when at work so sorry for the late response but this is comical.
1. It was not a swipe at the switch, the Wii sold like crazy. Over a 100 million. This had to do with the price point (lower than other consoles) and the novelty of wii fit and wii sports etc.
There is just no way it will sell that many. And no, "anybody" who travels frequently for a living is not salivating over this thing. It will probably do very well in Japan, with that said.
2. I promise you Sony and Microsoft are not worried about "topping" this. They still have the better consoles and a way better library.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 9:43 am
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:12 am to Freauxzen
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Still don't believe him. If the Switch is middling or fails, sure.
Me neither, unless the Switch absolutely fails.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:13 am to sicboy
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Most current 3rd party games are going to avoid it anyways.
it has to have better 3rd party support than the Wii U right?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:22 am to OMLandshark
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Really, a console you can take anywhere and configure however you want? Graphics aren't even in the debate with how much the Switch can do. It is really as if they just played a royal flush and said to Sony/Microsoft "try to top this, bitch."
Anyone who travels frequently for a living is salivating over this thing. It is most practical console ever made. It's going to kill it. I bet it outsells the Wii if the line up is good enough.
The Wii drew in a lot of people because of the novelty of it...you had a lot of non-gamers interested in it and the price point enabled them to purchase it. My wife is a good example. I don't see anything with the Switch that will draw this segment in.
If you are depending on 3DS owners to jump at this I think that'd be a losing proposition. That segment is quickly evaporating.
The Switch will likely have its core group of buyers who would jump at anything they put on the shelves, but I don't see anything that will draw in new blood. At best people will take a "wait and see" approach and barring some big changes I don't think they'll jump.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 10:29 am to CBandits82
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it has to have better 3rd party support than the Wii U right?
One of Sterlings videos pointed out the 3rd party lineup they threw out there for the Wii U, a lot of which never saw the system. He wasn't saying the Switch lineup won't happen, but be guarded with your optimism. Plus, there's been a number of publishers that have come out and said that their current or next game wouldn't be going to the Switch.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 11:22 am to OMLandshark
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I bet it outsells the Wii if the line up is good enough
No way in hell Nintendo sells more than 101 million switches.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 1:43 pm to sicboy
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-The kickstand: The plastic flap that hides the Switch's microSD slot is also its kickstand. Unfortunately it's very flimsy and doesn't instill much confidence. At the very least I wish there was another one on the other side of the screen for balance. If it's on a hard, flat surface it won't just topple over for no reason, but getting it to sit right the first time isn't as easy as you'd think. Bumping into the table it's resting on could make it fall over, and I'd imagine some airplane turbulence might knock it down. Don't expect the stability of the sort of full-width stand you get with a Microsoft Surface or an iPad case.
Have you seen the amount of effort they go through in their video to make this thing look bad? It's nearly as bad as infomercial actors trying to sell you something that makes a menial every day task "easier."
Not to mention the entire video he has the Joy-Cons on the thing. If you're putting it into 'kick stand' mode, wouldn't you take the controllers OFF so you could actually play the damn thing?
I wouldn't put much stock into CNET reviews after that.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 1:47 pm to GeauxWarTigers
Again, they pointed out that was the effort of one editor, not necessarily cnet as a whole. Bakalar is fair with his tech reviews, and just from looking at the thing, it's not hard to imagine it's not the most sturdy. I think the one guy just went overboard in trying to show his displeasure.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:42 pm to Breesus
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Console Gameboy hybrid that can be played on your TV, on your couch, or in your car?
It's going to sell like crazy.
If by "sell like crazy", you mean less than X1 and PS4, then yes.
It's a product that's being pushed out early for their fiscal year reporting. They're not ready to produce enough units to satisfy demand.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:50 pm to CBandits82
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Heres the thing though: Is this also their next handheld?
If this is basically their next handheld and they treat it as such it will almost certainly outsell the Wii.
Hand held market is massive, especially in Japan.
Alrighty now, I see a lot of people have some very unrealistic expectations on Switch's sales.
Wii sold over 100m. The DS sold over 150m. The 3DS has sold ~60m (will probably die around 65m). The idea of splitting the Wii/DS difference is absurd. No console will be touching those numbers ever again. PS4 is the only hope for another 100m+ for a dedicated gaming console.
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I do think we'll see a very respectable 60-80 million on this though. I think it splits the WiiU/DS difference, but has a high attachment rate along with that.
60m is a very high end, very optimistic estimate. It would take a perfect storm and a handheld market revitalization for this to happen. I can't see how it outsells 3DS.
The Japanese market has contracted to a point where it may not be the 2nd largest market for console games. The main audience has moved to tablets and mobile devices far heavier than the West has. It will not carry Switch.
I personally think that it will be a good bounceback for Nintendo, and outsell the Gamecube and Wii U. N64 (~33m) is a good goal for it.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:26 pm to oauron
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Alrighty now, I see a lot of people have some very unrealistic expectations on Switch's sales.
Yea, my comment earlier about selling as much as Wii was crazy
. I forgot to take in the mobile/tablet demographic.
I do think Switch could sell upwards of 45 million, just because of the mobile aspect of the device.
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